1965/12/08MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chrm. P. D. Doran, Messrs. W. S. Brown, T. W. Ward,
S. S. Sargis, M. D. Ccc, and Mrs. Blanche Delsney
OTHERS PRESENT: First Selectman Arthur B. Powers, Morgan Seelye.
(Director of P. W., M~ Graco (member of Park &Rec)
Selectman E. Johansen, Leo Helenski, Public B.dg. Comm.
MINUTES: of November 3, 1965 -'Regular meeting end Executive
meeting were approved.
COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED:
1) Morgan Seelye, D. P. W. to Bd. of Finance, 11/2&/65, advising that from
informal inquiry he has determined that the sanitation service for the
entire to~rn could be contracted at the rate of $7.50 per unit, par year
and he requests approval of the allocation of the remaining funds in the
sanitation budget for said contractal service.
2) L. Helenski, P.B.C., to Bd. of Finance, 11/24/65, stating Board of
Education ~nd the building commission have mutually agreed upon items to
be purchased for %he Griswold and Hubbard Schools. (Griswold $7500-
Hubbard $17,5OO) Board of Education agreed to accept both schools upon
purchase of equipment.
3) copy - John McIntosh, Board of Ed. to L. Belenski,_PBC stating Board
of Ed. voted to accept $7500 for Griswold School and $17,500 for Hubbard
School for additional equipment. Items to be purchased from a priority
list approved by the Board of Ed. dated 10/8/65 and 10/11/65, whereupon,
%he Board agrees to accept both schools.
&) copy - L. Helenski to Bd. of Ed. 11/2&/65 - Public Building Comm. haw
agreed to purchase items igdicated in priority listings within the sums
of $7500 for Griswold and $17,5OO for Hubbard.
5) copy- Wm. Dorsey~ Be. Mgr. to Bd. of Ed. memo dtd 12/2/65 -- in order
to stay within the $25,000 a~reed upon, it was necessary to reduce
allowance for boiler room louvres. Prices on equipment were obtained
during ~arch and April 1965. Other prices estimated during June and
July 1965. Ilist of first priority equipment attached)
BILLS:
1. $]1.85 from Bev. Bunce for Clerical work and Mailing. Approved for
Payment out of ~6 - Board of Finance Expense.
2. $18, Typewriter rental (Reliable) ApproMed for payment out of ~6
Board of Finance Expense. Rental period 11/13/65 %o 12/13/65. '
TRANSFERS:
1. It was voted that.the Board of Selectmen be end hereby is authorized,
effective December 8, 1965, to transfer the remainder of funds in Item
&&-Garbage Collection (exceptfor unexpended funds committe4 for the
incinerator and dump accounts, estimated at $735), &&a-Substitute Help
and Overtime and &&b - Uniforms and Laundry to &&c - Contract Service in
order to conduct garbage collection for the entire town by contract service
with the understanding that the present two town-o~rned garbage trucks
will be sold.
2. It was voted to transfer from #127, Contingency, t~e' sum of $2000 to
&&-c Contract Service of Sanitation and Waste Removal
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Mr. Seelye was given the floor regarding Communication #1. He estimated
the value of the present town-owned trucks to be between ~3500 and $6000,
(depending upon the demand for such a truck at the time of sale). The
present contractor indicated an interest in purchasing the trucks for ~6OO0.
This is not a firm bid. Mr. Seelye suggested lettinz the Contractor sell the
trucks, thus alleviating the Town of this burden.
Mr. Powers suggested that since the Town is faced with personnel problems,
it would be advisable to let the contractor complete the pick-up until
June, at which time the Town wnuld put the Job out for bid again possibly for
a two or three-year contract.
2. Mr. Helenski spoke with regard to the proposed Community Pool. He stated
the Park and Recreation Comm. decided to eliminate the heating unit and to
call for minor changes, at no cost, in the.dimensions of the.pool to widen
the lanes. Thus, the pool would cost $130,000 (eliminating $5000 for heating)
At the request of Mr. Brown, the ChaPman invited Selectman JOhsnsen to spehk.
He advised that he had been authorized to tell this Board that the Lions Club
is contemplating the spending of a considerable sum to improve the Lion's Pool
and that favorable action on the matter is expected to be taken December 13, 1965
It was voted to authorize and request the Board of Selectmen to cell a special
meeting of the electors snd citizens qualified to vote in town meetings of the
Town of Berlin, Connecticut for the following purposes:
(1) To authorize sn appropriation not to exceed'$130,O00 as a~proved by the
Board of Finance, for the pdrpose of constructing a swimming pool and beth
house at Percival field including landscaping, site development, equipment
therefor and expenses incident thereto in accordance with plans revised
December 2, 1965.
(2) To authorize the issue of nine year notes or bonds of the town in an
amount not to exceed $130,000 to defray the aforesaid appropriation in Item 1,
if made; to provide for keeping a record of such notes or bonds; to determine
or to authorize the Selectmen to determine the rate of interest, form snd
particulars of such notes or bonds, the manner in which the same shall be
signed, issued and sold, to designate the attorneys-at-law to approve the same
and a bank or trust company to act as certifying and paying agent.
(3) To authorize any other action which may be considered necessary or
desirable to enable the town to construct said swimming pool and bath house,
to issue notes or bonds to defray the appropriation therefor and to authorize
the temporary borrowing of money in anticipation of the receipt of the
proceeds of such notes or bonds.
At the request of Mr. Brown, the Chairman-called for the vote to be bM s show
of hsnds. The vote was five (5) in favor, one (1) opposed.
3. Mr. Powers explained the L~test Federal Legislation regarding open-
space, ie; that Federal funds will be available only to communities which are
in a Regional Planning District.
The meeting adjourned at 10:45 PM.
Minutes of January 4, 1966
Respectfully submitted,
Clerk Pro Tem
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman P. D. Doran, Messrs. W. S. Brown, M. D. Coe, and
Mrs. Blanche Delane~
OTHERS PRESENT: Mrs. Aldo Castiglioni
MINUTES: of December 8, 1965, ~pproved.
COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED:
1) The following budget sheets were received:
Zoning Commission
Berlin Fire Dept.
Bd. of Assessors
East Berlin Library
Police Commission
Tax Collector
Zoning Bd. of Appeals
Bd. of Ed.
Bldg. Inspector
Conservation Commission
Park & Rec.
Civil Defense Director
Kensington Fire Dept.
Town Clerk
Engineering Dept.
East Berlin Vol. Fire Dept.
2) Copies of minutes from the following received:
a) Public Bldg. Comm.
b) Planning Commission
c) Board of Ed.
3} Selectman A. B. Powers to Bd. of Finance, 11/23/65, recommending payment of
Mr. Dawson's bill in the amount of $1200 for legal fees with respect to work
done for the past charter commission.
4~ Copy - Arty Jackaway to Bd. of Selectmen 11/18/65, upon examination of
Mr. Dawson's bill, even though no definite understanding was made with the Cha-te]
Commission, Mr. Dawson would prevail in the event of a suit against the Town
for services rendered. Mr. Jackaway recommends payment of Mr. Dawson's bill.
5) copy - John P. McIntosh to Bd. of Selectmen 12/9/65, it is impossible to
consider construction of a sidewalk on the town- owned portion of the ~$iswold